The Punjab Kings will take on the Rajasthan Royals in match no. 52 of the Indian Premier League 2022. The PBKS vs RR match will be played at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Saturday, May 07, 2022.
The Punjab Kings have been very inconsistent with their results this season. The Mayank Agarwal-led side is has won 5 and lost 5 matches this season and are currently at seventh position in the points table. The Rajasthan Royals however did have a much better tournament until they lost two consecutive games. They are currently in the third position in the table with 12 points on board.
Match Details
| Match | PBKS vs RR, Match 52, Indian Premier League |
| Date | Saturday, May 07, 2022 |
| Time | 3:30 PM |
| Venue | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| Where To Watch | Star sports and Disney+ Hotstar |
PBKS vs RR: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai Pitch Report
The surface at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai has a pitch that offers help for both the pacers and spinners. We can expect matches that produce scores in the vicinity of 180-200 as a standard fare. Overall, it is a surface that has help on offer for both departments.
Weather Forecast
The weather forecast is perfect for the PBKS vs RR match. There is little to no probability of rain, with the temperature expected to be around 34 – 28 degrees celsius.
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PBKS vs RR: Head to Head
Looking back at the last few encounters between these two sides, 3 out of 5 matches ended in favour of the Rajasthan Royals
PBKS vs RR Dream 11 Top Pick
Shikhar Dhawan
Opener Shikhar Dhawan has scored a total of 369 runs in his 10 innings in the tournament so far at a healthy average of 46.12. Rajasthan will hope to get his wicket early before he turns explosive for Punjab.
Kagiso Rabada
Kagiso Rabada is another Punjab player who has contributed well to the team’s success in the nine matches he has played. The Right arm Fast bowler has already picked up 17 wickets in the tournament. He should be a good pick for the Dream11 squads.
Jos Buttler
The English wicket-keeper batsman, Jos Buttler has been in a league of his own in the tournament so far, hitting centuries for fun. The current orange cap holder already has 3 centuries to his name this season along with 3 fifties and a total of 588 runs. Punjab will pray to get him out early before he gets explosive for Rajasthan.
Yuzvendra Chahal
Yuzvendra Chahal is another Rajasthan Royals player who has contributed well to the team’s success in the nine matches he has played. The Legbreak Googly bowler is the current highest wicket-taker of the tournament, having picked up 19 wickets in just 10 matches.
Dream 11 Fantasy Team 1 For PBKS vs RR
- Wicketkeepers:Â Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson
- Batters: Shikhar Dhawan, Shimron Hetmyer, Devdutt Padikkal
- All-rounders:Â Liam Livingstone, Ravichandran Ashwin, Riyan Parag
- Bowlers:Â Yuzvendra Chahal, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar
Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Choice For Today’s Match
- Captain:Â Yuzvendra Chahal
- Vice-Captain:Â Shikhar Dhawan
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Dream 11 Fantasy Team 2 For PBKS vs RR
- Wicketkeepers:Â Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson
- Batters: Shikhar Dhawan, Shimron Hetmyer, Mayank Agarwal
- All-rounders:Â Liam Livingstone, Riyan Parag
- Bowlers:Â Yuzvendra Chahal, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Prasidh Krishna
Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Choice For Today’s Match
- Captain: Jos Buttler
- Vice-Captain:Â Liam Livingstone
PBKS vs RR Probable XI
Punjab Kings:Â Mayank Agarwal (c), Jos Buttler, Devdutt Padikkal, Sanju Samson (c & wk), Karun Nair, Shimron Hetmyer, Riyan Parag, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Prasidh Krishna, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Sen
Rajasthan Royals: Ishan Kishan (wk), Rohit Sharma (c), Tim David, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Kieron Pollard, Hrithik Shokeen, Daniel Sams, Jasprit Bumrah, Kumar Kartikeya, Riley Meredith
Match Prediction: Who Will Win?
Looking at the current form and team combination, Rajasthan Royals should be the favourite to win the contest. However, it will be interesting to find out if Punjab Kings can register the win in the PBKS vs RR match.
Disclaimer: The team is built upon the author’s understanding, analysis, and instincts. You can choose your team by considering the points above and making your own decision accordingly.
